“Liverpool are looking increasingly likely to snatch Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Arsenal’s grasp in this transfer window after preparing a £30m bid for the midfielder,” said BetStars Director of Trading Ian Marmion.

“Jurgen Klopp looks to be on a mission to inject pace and power into his midfield having already signed Mo Salah during this window.

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Oxlade-Chamberlain will be out of contract with Arsenal next summer

“The prospect of Champions League football and a regular starting position could be enough to entice the 23-year-old away from the Emirates after struggling to make his mark there in recent seasons.

“The Ox is one step closer to being a Liverpool player next season after the odds were shortened to 7/4.”